Development

Every organization is flooded with numbers. Spreadsheets, goals, and personnel costs are just some of the numbers that matter, and we haven’t even discussed budgets and giving goals. The truth is that all these numbers matter! And one could argue these metrics are even more...

You have a mission. You have a vision. Compellingly, with passion, you share your needs with donors. Graciously, they give, and the mission of your organization can move forward. However, all too often organizations forget to say a simple Thank You to those who empower...

We've been there. And can show you how as well.
The private Christian School market is sometimes complex, with all the competing issues you will
face. Choosing curriculum, recruiting and retaining top-notch faculty, weighing athletics versus
education, maintaining legal compliance, satisfying target audiences, and managing annual and
capital fundraising.
Kent...

Fall has officially kicked off and we know your time is valuable! Timeslots are precious on our jam-packed calendars. We would not waste our time and we wouldn’t dare waste yours! And yet, we have an awesome monthly tool with The Timothy Group webinars!
Here are five reasons to engage...

by Pat McLaughlin and Ron Haas
President John F. Kennedy inspired a generation with his Inaugural Address on January 20, 1961, “Ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country.” Kennedy shifted the focus from receiving to...

I have been consulting with Christian ministries since 1981. Some of the hardest working servants in the kingdom today are non-profit directors. They write, speak, recruit, manage, lead, raise money, counsel, and they even clean the restrooms and sweep the parking lot. They are mission-driven...

On Friday, December 9th, Tabor College of Hillsboro, Kansas dedicated their $13 million Shari Flaming Center for the Arts. Through the determination and enthusiasm of Dr. Jules Glanzer; Ron Braun, VP for Advancement; Trustees, the Advancement team and the entire Tabor family, Tabor completed this...

A humorous Chinese proverb says, “He who thinks he leads, but has no one following him is only taking a walk.” Leading and following sound like simple concepts, but they are incredibly complex. It’s beautiful when it works, but all too often leaders and followers...

After 28 years, 1664 Clients, and over $2.2 billion in gift income, we know a thing or three about “Transformational Stewardship.” We know a lot, because we have seen a lot. Experience and expertise have been part of my stewardship career since 1981. No one...

Over the years I've had the honor to observe numerous Executive Directors, Presidents, Principals, Senior Pastors, Vice Presidents of Advancement, and Major Gift Officers in action. I’ll admit it’s very inspiring to see men and women in these roles make bold, strategic decisions that advance their school, ministry, or local church. But I've also seen a number of poor decisions made, which makes me wonder how quickly leaders admit they've made a mistake.